On a patch of artificial turf surrounded by rubble and shattered buildings, Gaza held its first organized football tournament in more than two years on Tuesday, as local teams took to a makeshift field in the ruins of the Tal al-Hawa district in Gaza City. Jabalia Youth faced Al-Sadaqa, while Beit Hanoun played Al-Shujaiya in matches that......
Belgian health authorities said Tuesday that five infants in the Flemish region have tested positive for the bacterial toxin cereulide, the latest development in a multinational infant formula contamination crisis that has led to product recalls in more than 60 countries. The affected babies, only a few months old, had consumed recalled Nestlé......
An Israeli journalist of Russian origin was removed Tuesday from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s flight to Washington shortly before takeoff, in what officials described as a security-related decision. Nick Kolyohin, a 42-year-old independent reporter, had been scheduled to travel with the Israeli delegation to cover Netanyahu’s......
Russian energy company Novatek reported a sharp drop in net profit for 2025, underscoring the growing strain Western sanctions are placing on Moscow’s liquefied natural gas sector. The country’s largest LNG producer said net income fell to 183 billion rubles, or about 2.37 billion dollars, down more than 62 percent from 493.5 billion......
In a landmark move reflecting Brazil’s deep affection for companion animals, the state of Sao Paulo has authorized the burial of pets in family graves and mausoleums alongside their owners. The measure, which took effect Tuesday, formally acknowledges the emotional bond between people and their household animals. The legislation, signed......
Tesla has lodged a criminal complaint against a member of Germany’s IG Metall union after he was caught secretly recording a works council meeting at the company’s Grünheide plant near Berlin, according to an internal staff memo reviewed by Reuters. The incident marks a new escalation in strained relations between Europe’s......
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has urged citizens to participate in Thursday’s general elections, describing the vote as a decisive moment in the country’s political transition following the 2024 uprising that led to the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In a televised address, Yunus called on more......
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Ukraine is undertaking major changes to its air defense operations, with some regions undergoing what he described as an almost complete reconstruction of their protective systems as Russia continues sustained drone attacks on civilian infrastructure. The announcement came during his evening address......
Morocco has opened a new chapter in its digital government drive with the rollout of Idarati X.0, an electronic wallet presented as a meta-application that aims to streamline access to public services while placing citizens at the center of data control. The launch was marked at a ceremony in Rabat, where the Ministry of Digital Transition......
Dutch brewing giant Heineken has announced plans to eliminate between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs over the next two years as part of a large-scale cost-cutting and productivity drive. The company said the decision comes amid challenging market conditions and declining beer sales. In a statement, Heineken said it intends to “accelerate productivity......
Ukrainian drones struck a major oil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd region overnight from February 10 to 11, sparking a fire at the facility operated by Lukoil. Russian media described it as the first attack on the refinery this year, as both sides continue targeting each other’s energy infrastructure during one of the harshest......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has appointed new justice and interior ministers through presidential decrees published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday, signaling a significant change within the country’s cabinet. Under the newly issued decrees, Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akin Gurlek has been named minister of justice,......
The United States and Iran have resumed nuclear negotiations for the first time since the 12 day conflict of June 2025, holding indirect discussions in Muscat, Oman, on February 6 with Omani officials acting as intermediaries. The meeting signals a potential diplomatic thaw after months of heightened tensions, though core disputes over uranium......
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